Ministry to the
incarcerated is as old as incarceration itself. Chaplaincy in
North Carolina dates back to 1876. As the second millennium
began, the North Carolina Department of Correction housed over
31,000 inmates, both men and women, ranging in age from 18-85.
Inmates are housed in 80 different correctional centers
throughout North Carolina.

In the Spring
of 2000, the inmate population was being served by over
100 chaplains. Annually, countless numbers of worship
services, scripture studies, seminars counseling
sessions, segregation visits and special events are
conducted by chaplains. The number of inmates, staff,
families and volunteers touched by the combined
ministries of these people of God who are called
chaplains is immense. The positive impact on society
when one prisoner's life is transformed in immeasurable.

Prison
chaplaincy is a special ministry of opportunity. It can be
a rewarding spiritual endeavor for those persons who have
felt a divine call to this challenging ministry. If you
have experienced a call to correctional chaplaincy and
would like to apply or receive further information,
contact the Director of Chaplaincy
Services, at this address: